Approximately 800 people gathered to celebrate the life of Cheryl Chow on Saturday, April 20 at Town Hall Seattle. Chow, who was diagnosed with cancer in 2011, passed away on March 29 at the age of 66.

The memorial included speeches from Lori Matsukawa, Betty Lau, former Gov. Chris Gregoire, Lorena Eng, and current U.S. Ambassador to China Gary Locke.

Chow is survived by her wife, Sarah Morningstar, and daughter Liliana Morningstar–Chow.

Remembrances may be made to the Seattle Chinese Community Girls Drill Team or the Liliana Morningstar-Chow Trust, care of 901 Fifth Avenue South, Suite 4100, Seattle, Wash. 98164. (end)